According to the health authorities in the coastal districts, 48 percent of children aged fewer than 5 are suffering from malnutrition and related diseases. The mother’s situation is also the same. Ignorance of the people about food habits and food preparation malnutrition and related diseases are rampant in the area. Consumption of vitamin rich food and milk is very low. No properly organized health facilities are available in coastal districts. There are government hospitals but most of the hospitals lack doctors and medicines. 69 percent of the fisheries populations in the coastal districts are without proper toilet facilities. It has been estimated that 22 percent of diseases are caused due to water contamination. Worm disease and stomach ailments have accounted for 69 percent of the fisheries population. It is observed that there is no proper health education programme in the sector. Lack of   properly trained Village health workers and lack of facilities for them are the main problems.